Total Crime Rate
78.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
64.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Southview Road area has the 38th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bridgwater East & Bawdrip , and the 628th highest crime rate of 1,847 local areas in Somerset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southview Road (TA7 0LD) in the last 12 months was 78.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% lower than the Bridgwater East & Bawdrip average (120.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 64.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 122.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southview Road (TA7 0LD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cranwell Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Judy'S Orchard (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Judy'S Orchard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Judy'S Orchard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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